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FMCSA Clearinghouse Compliance – Your 9-Point Checklist For 2023 Is Here
The New Year has begun and there is a lot to be done. Your clearinghouse registration requirements might not be as clear to you as you thought they were but this is exactly what we are here to clarify. The new FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse regulations should...

5 Mistakes Leading to DOT Compliance Failure: Are You Making Them?
According to recent statistics, only 7% of the carriers that are audited by the department of transportation pass the DOT compliance audit without any violation at all. Now, this is a very startling number and you would want your company to be a part of that 7%. Those...

10 Drug And Alcohol Program Violations You Must Avoid To Stay Compliant In 2023
Your compliance depends on numerous factors. There is not one rule or regulation that you have to follow. The federal motor carrier safety administration requires you to conform to several rules and regulations. Having a suitable and relevant drug and alcohol program...

DOT Biennial Update: 5 Critical Things To Know Before Filing
Whatever you need to know about the DOT biennial update is right here at this one spot. Yes. You have come to the right place to understand how this update works and what can be the downfall of not being regular with it or missing it completely. First, you should know...

Trucking DOT Audit – Importance, Trigger & How To Prepare For It?
A trucking audit is arguably one of the scariest things that a motor carrier or a trucking company might have to face during their lifetime of business in this sector. It is one of the most dreaded activities that they have to participate in, in any case. This is...

New Mexico Weight Distance Registration: The Ultimate Guide
There is a lot to be known and understood about the New Mexico weight distance tax registration. The registration process for it is simple but it applies only to a few categories of vehicles. New Mexico has a weight distance tax just like any other tax that you are...

New York Highway Use Tax Registration (New York HUT): Things You Need To Know
The New York Highway use tax is also called the fuel use tax. The state of New York is going to tax you both for the fuel you consume and the highways that you use within its geographical boundary. When you talk about the fuel use tax, it applies to vehicles above a...

Received a Call From 855-368-7233? Know What They Want to Tell You
If you receive a call from 855-368-7233, you should know who is calling you and what they intend to educate you about. This is a Third-party administrator and they are trying to connect with you to apprise you about the importance of DOT compliance. If you want to...

What is the Role of MC Number in Transportation Industry
The importance of your MC number is undeniable and undisputed. Your MC number means your operating authority. In general, if you are a trucking company or a motor carrier, you must have your MC number with you. Let's have a look at a few specific requirements that...

Random DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing – 10 Things You Need To Know
Everyone who is involved in the transport sector across the US needs to be aware of the DOT drug test and alcohol content assessment. The random dot drug and alcohol testing is regulated by the government. The department of transportation is in charge of this random...

BOC-3 Form Demystified: 7 Facts You Must Know About It Before Filing
There are a lot of critical details related to your BOC-3 form that as a transportation company you should be aware of. According to the federal motor carrier safety administration, this requirement is essential if you want to obtain your operating authority. It is a...

7 Reasons Your Trucking Business Needs a DOT Compliance Manager
We all know that the department of transportation and the federal motor carrier safety administration have the responsibility to protect the public using the highway systems of the country. They're responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the entire...